Legislation -
Referred to Committee
(House)
-
Feb. 5, 2013

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(Senate)
(30-10) -
Jan. 31, 2013(Key vote)

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits smoking in a vehicle with a minor present.

Highlights:

Prohibits an individual who is at least 18 years of age from smoking in a vehicle if a minor under 15 years of age is present in the vehicle (Sec. 1).

Defines “smoking” as carrying or holding any lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted smoking equipment or lighting, inhaling, or exhaling smoke from a pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted smoking equipment (Sec. 1).

Establishes a civil fine of $100 for violations of the provisions of this bill (Sec. 1).